Celltrion Takes Big Step On Xolair Biosimilar Journey

Phase I Trial For Omalizumab Candidate Began Last Year

Biosimilars major Celltrion has announced further progress on its biosimilar Xolair candidate, as it faces off against the likes of Glenmark to introduce global competition to Genentech/Novartis’ blockbuster cardiovascular biologic.

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Celltrion has secured safety data from the interim results of Phase I clinical trials • Source: Shutterstock

Celltrion is making further strides on one of the significant ‘next wave’ biosimilar opportunities, kicking off a global Phase III trial for biosimilar Xolair (omalizumab) following approval for the firm’s investigational new drug application from Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

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